Judge dismisses sexual harassment suit against JSU, athletic director

3:43 PM,
Mar. 20, 2014

Jackson State Athletic Director Vivan Fuller

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The Clarion-Ledger

A federal judge has dismissed a sexual harassment lawsuit filed against Jackson State University athletics director Vivian Fuller by a former employee.

Lolita Ward sued JSU and Fuller, alleging Fuller subjected her to inappropriate comments, gestures and touching in 2011. The lawsuit claims Ward, Fuller's former secretary, was fired in October 2011 after rejecting the advances.

The university said in court documents that the EEOC investigated Ward's allegations and found no evidence to support her claims. ...